Please note: This rubric is set up mathematically so that if you hand in the
complete assignment on time and get a 1 (Meets Standard) on all other items,
you will end up with a 1.6 out of 2. This translates into a score of 160/200
or a low B. A low A or above is achieved with
an average score on each item of 1.5 or above.

0 Does Not Meet Standard

1 Meets Standard

2 Goal

Your
Score

A. Timeliness
and Completeness of Submission (60%)

The instructor reserves
the right to remove points for late or incomplete work. Each .1 point deducted
in this criterion is the equivalent of a 3% reduction in grade.

Work is turned in
complete and on time.

B. Written
Plan: Target Concept and Explanation (6%)

Target concept is not
noted and/or the explanation of the underlying science is not present.

A basic target concept
is noted. The explanation of the underlying science is clear.

Target concept with
connection to NC Standard Course of Study in Science is noted.The explanation of the underlying science is clear and especially thorough. a diagrams and/or photos are used.

C. Written
Plan: Complete Materials List Noted (2%)

No materials list is
included.

A basic materials list
is included.

A complete materials
list is included. Care has gone into making notes about materials and amounts
that would help another teacher prepare this demonstration.

D. Written
Plan: Explicit Procedure (4%)

No procedure section
is included.

A basic procedure is
included in the lesson plan. A competent person could follow this plan and
succeed.

The procedure is detailed,
with diagrams and/or pictures. The plan would be easy to
follow and replicate.

E. Written
Plan: Variety and Level of Questions (6%)

No questions are noted.

At least six good questions
to be asked and answers are noted in the plan. At least three of these question require
higher order thinking skills.

Ten or more good questions and detailed answers
are noted in the plan, and at least five of these require higher order thinking.

F. Written
Plan: Reference Sources (2%)

No reference sources
are noted in the plan.

The plan includes at
least one reference source for the demonstration and one reference source
for background information.

The plan includes at
least one reference source for the demonstration and several reference sources
for background information. Titles (not just web addresses) are provided for each source. Annotations are provided for each source.

G. Presentation:
Materials Ready (4%)

The presenter is not
ready to present.

The presenter has all
his or her materials in place and is ready to present.

The presenter seems
exceptionally well prepared. The materials are all ready and well organized.

H. Presentation:
Visibility (4%)

The presentation is
very difficult to see.

It is possible to see
the demonstration throughout the room.

Extra effort is made
to make sure that everyone can see the demonstration throughout the presentation.

I. Presentation:
Science Content (4%)

The presentation and
questions show very poor understanding of the understanding of the underlying
science content.

The presentation and
questions show an good understanding of the underlying science content.

The presentation and
questions show an excellent understanding of the science content. The presenter
is clearly at ease with the ideas he or she is presenting.

J. Presentation:
Delivery (4%)

The presenter cannot
be heard and/or is clearly uncomfortable being in front of the group. The
demonstration has not been practiced and does not work.

The presenter seems
relatively comfortable in front of the group and can be heard easily. The
presentation has been practiced and works well.

The presenter is clearly
having fun with the interaction. He or she is energetic, engaged and easily
understood. The demonstration has been practiced and works well.

K. Presentation:
Questioning Technique (4%)

The presenter presents
information without asking questions.

The presenter asks
good questions throughout the demonstration.

The presenter asks
excellent, well-timed and appropriate questions throughout the demonstration,
engaging the students' imagination getting them to think. The Appropriate
wait time is given before the presenter asks for input.